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Leung M.Y. (2005) A series of successful international VM activities
in Hong Kong. The Value Manager, H.K.: HKIVM, 11(3).
A Series of Successful International VM Activities in Hong Kong
relationship between peoplefunction and cost when a project
is considered, designed and constructed. In view of a lack of understanding
in the concept and skills of VM in general, a ‘Construction Value Management’
project was supported from the Professional Services Development Assistant
Scheme in 2004. It updated and disseminated VM knowledge and skills required
by construction professionals so as to enhance the competitiveness of
the construction profession in a regional context. Through this project,
construction professionals gained the benefits, both in Hong Kong and
the Mainland.
The project included a series of VM seminars, recognized
VM courses and international VM congress. In total, over 500 construction
professionals participated into our VM activities in Hong Kong and Mainland
China.
VM seminars
Seven VM seminars were arranged in Hong Kong and Mainland.
They not only introduced the basic VM knowledge and the successful local
and international VM cases in the construction industry, but also allowed
professionals participating in mini-workshop for function identification
(see photo 1) and applying the LEED technique in construction projects.
Three seminars conducted in Shenzhen (photo 2), Beijing (photo 3) and
Xian further established a platform to exchange our VM knowledge between
Hong Kong and the Mainland. This was excellent for construction professionals
to extend their VM business in China.
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May 2004 (HK)
How can the Value Management Work in HK Construction Industry? Mr. Kenneth K. KWAN, Director of Levett
& Bailey Chartered QS Ltd. MRICS, MHKIS,
RPS(QS), HKIAC, Accredited Mediator. Mr. Anthony R. WILSON, Acting Project Director,
Architectural Services Department,
B’Arch., RCUK, HKIA, RIBA, Chairman of HKIVM
Jun 2004 (HK)
Is Value Engineering Successfully Internationally? Mr. James RAINS, President of Advanced
Value Group in USA, CVS, FSAVE, Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA.
Dec 2004 (HK)
A Key VM Technique: Function Identification (photos 1-2) Mr. David YAU, Assistant General Manager,
Project Management Department,
Henderson Land Development Co., BSc(Hons), MSc, CEng, MICE, MHKIE,
MHKIVM, RPE(Civil). Mr. Tony WU, Senior Engineer, Transport
Department, BSc(Hons), MSc, CEng, MICE,
MHKIE, MHKIVM, RPE(Civil).
May 2005 (HK)
Sustainability/LEED & Life Cycle Costing- Their Role in Value-Based
Design Decision-making (VM) Dr. Stephen J. KIRK, President, Kirk Associates
LLC, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA,
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation,
Director of College Relations, SAVE International.
Jun 2005 (Shenzhen)
Extending Your VM Business in China (photo 3) Mr. George HUNTER, President, Global Management
Systems, USA. Prof. Haobang TAN, Professor, Jinan University,
Guangdong, China. Mr. Chunsheng WANG, Director, Meihe Highway
Construction Corporation, China. Mr. Axel Peter RIED, CEO, Ried Management
Methods, Germany.
Jun 2005 (Beijing)
Enhancing Value in Facilities by VM - Attracting Investment in South
China Dr. Stephen J. KIRK, President, Kirk Associates
LLC, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA,
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation,
Director of College Relations, SAVE International. Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG, Lecturer, City University
of Hong Kong,
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MRICS, MHKIS, AVS, MHKIVM,
Council member for Training and Accreditation of HKIVM
Jun 2005 (Xian)
Enhancing Value in Facilities by VM - Attracting Investment in China Dr. Stephen J. KIRK, President, Kirk Associates
LLC, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA,
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation,
Director of College Relations, SAVE International
VM ‘module 1’ courses
Three 40-hour VM courses were organized in Hong Kong
and Beijing (see photos 4-6). All were recognized by the SAVE: The International
Society in U.S.A. and the HKIVM in Hong Kong, while the VM course conducted
in Beijing further cooperated with the Beijing Value Engineering Society.
Workshop participants generally appreciated this full VM project-based
training workshop. Some of them are preparing to attend the examination
of Associate Value Specialist (SAVE) for co-facilitation of VM workshops
in Hong Kong and the Mainland. Through the course, the workshop participants
not only understand the international construction VM knowledge, but also
can be co-facilitators of VM workshops in the industry for the facilitation
of team decision-making.
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Jun/Jul 2004 (HK)
Value Engineering –Methodology & Application (photo 4) Mr. James RAINS, President of Advanced
Value Group in USA, CVS, FSAVE, Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA.
May/Jun 2005 (HK)
Value Management (VM) for Design & Construction Methodology
& Application (photos 5-6) Dr. Stephen J. KIRK, President, Kirk Associates
LLC, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA,
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation,
Director of College Relations, SAVE International.
Jun 2005 (Beijing)
Value Management (VM) for Design & Construction Methodology
& Application Dr. Stephen J. KIRK, President, Kirk Associates
LLC, FAIA, FSAVE, CVS, LEED Life
Member and ex-president of SAVE International, USA,
Vice President of Education & Director, Miles Value Foundation,
Director of College Relations, SAVE International. Dr. Mei-yung LEUNG, Lecturer, City University
of Hong Kong,
BSc(Hons), BRS, PhD, MCIOB, MRICS, MHKIS, AVS, MHKIVM,
Council member for Training and Accreditation of HKIVM
International VM Conference
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An International Value Conference, jointly organized
by the HKIS and the HKIVM, was successfully held on 2 and 3 June
2005 in Hong Kong (see photo 9). After the opening speeches by Mr.
Anthony Wilson, chairman of the HKIVM (photo 7) and Mr. T.T. Cheung,
chairman of the HKIS (photo 8), over 25 excellent and innovative
papers were presented in the conference. Speakers came from various
international countries including USA, UK, Iran, Australia, Taiwan,
Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Canada, etc. (photo 10). On day-1, a special
interactive value session named “Taking a Mystery Drive into the
Unknown” was arranged to establish a platform for the international
face-to-face discussion between construction professionals and the
international VM experts (photo 11). Topics raised were VM knowledge
and practice such as international VM application, function analyzing
techniques, qualification of VM facilitator, behavioral aspects
in VM, beneficial outcomes from the VM process, etc. The session
was held successful, though the stimulated topic cannot been covered
in the specific period. The conference committee is planning to
circulate them for further discussion in future.
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May 2005 (HK)
International Value Conference (photos 7 -11)
“Why Re-Invent the Wheel?”
Photo 12 Representatives of three organizations
(HKIVM, HKIS and CityU)
Photo 13 Team members of the PSDAS project -
‘Construction Value Management’
Through this project (seminars, workshops and conference),
construction professionals can help to save money and add value to construction
projects, whilst enhancing the competitiveness in the overall construction
society in Hong Kong (i.e. better equipped with VM expert knowledge than
our Chinese counterparts in providing value for money designs; and with
more China mega project experience than our overseas counterparts as).
Congratulation to those who participated into our VM activities in the
last year !
"Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material / any event organized under this Project do not reflect the views of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region or the Vetting Committee for the Professional Services Development Assistance Scheme."
